{"id":40417,"date":"2022-02-23T12:07:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T06:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=40417"},"modified":"2022-06-20T17:43:11","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T12:13:11","slug":"e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Waste Annual Returns and Compliances under EWM Rules 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Entities that fall under E-waste management rules, 2016, are obligated to ensure apt management of e-waste generated via their products to alleviate environmental hazards. Some common compliance under said rules for producers includes the procurement of waste generated via end-of-life products, apt mobilization of the same to the certified recyclers and dismantlers, proper mitigation of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/e-waste-annual-return-filing\"><strong>e-waste filing annual return<\/strong><\/a>, obtainment of EPR authorization, securing RoHS certification etc. The article aims to brief out e-waste annual returns requirement, and compliances under <strong>EWM rules 2016<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/rules-6\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/#Mandatory_compliances_for_Manufacturers_and_Producer_under_EWM_rules_2016\" >Mandatory compliances for Manufacturers and Producer under\nEWM rules 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/#Underlying_Compliances_for_Dismantler_under_EWM_rules_2016\" >Underlying Compliances for Dismantler under EWM rules\n2016&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/#Compliances_for_Recycler_under_E-waste_Rules_2016\" >Compliances for Recycler under E-waste Rules 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/#Compliances_for_collection_centres_under_E-waste_Rules\" >Compliances for collection centres under E-waste Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/#E-Waste_Annual_Returns_format_for_producer_or_refurbisher_or_recycler_or_dismantler\" >E-Waste Annual Returns format for producer or refurbisher\nor recycler or dismantler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-annual-returns-and-compliances-under-ewm-rules-2016\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_compliances_for_Manufacturers_and_Producer_under_EWM_rules_2016\"><\/span>Mandatory compliances for Manufacturers and Producer under\nEWM rules 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Every manufacturer is liable to apply for\n     authorization under rule 13(2) (i) to 13(2) (viii) and\/or 13(4) (i) of the\n     EWM rules 2016 via form 1 (a) for;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Collection;<\/li><li>Storage;<\/li><li>Transportation;<\/li><li>Treatment;<\/li><li>Refurbishing;<\/li><li>Disposal of e-waste.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Every manufacturer is obligated to\n     accumulate e-waste generated during the production phase of any electrical\n     and electronic equipment. Also, they are accountable for channelizing the\n     same for recycling or disposal;<\/li><li>Manufacturers must ensure eco-friendly\n     handling of e-waste within the premises or during its transportation.<\/li><li>Manufacturers are liable to maintain a\n     record of the e-waste generated, handled, &amp; disposed of&nbsp;in\n     prescribed format, i.e. form 2.<\/li><li>They are also obligated to cooperate with\n     SPCB\u2019s officials seeking inspection of the premises and said record.<\/li><li>Filing of annual returns via form-3 with\n     SPCB is mandatory for manufacturers under EWM rules.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Coming to the\nproducers, the E-waste Management Rules, 2016 has penned down the following\nobligations for them<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The producer of\nelectrical and electronic equipment falling under Schedule I shall be\naccountable for implementing EPR with the given framework relating to;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Accumulation and channelization of e-waste      generated via discarded products with the same electrical equipment code      in accordance with the targets cited in Schedule III in EPR authorization<\/li><li>Accumulation and channelization of      historical wastes generated on the date on which EWM rules come into      effect in accordance with the targets cited in Schedule III in EPR      authorization<\/li><li>Methods utilized for the e-waste      channelization to certified dismantler or recycler shall be in line with      the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/epr-authorization-for-e-waste\"><strong>EPR authorization<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li>Utilization of pre-treatment process to      minimize the net quantity of e-waste to be channelized for disposal in      storage, treatment, and disposal unit.<\/li><li>Adherence to the general principle of EPR      that seeks procurement of e-waste via dealers, collection units, PRO,      exchange scheme, etc.<\/li><li>Sharing contact detail and product user      documentation to consumer(s) or bulk consumer(s) via their official      website for returning end-of-life products.<\/li><li>Complying with RoHS norms for the use of      banned substances. (Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/rohs-compliance-certificate\"><strong>RoHS certificate<\/strong><\/a> is necessary for seeking EPR authorization from CPCB)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlying_Compliances_for_Dismantler_under_EWM_rules_2016\"><\/span>Underlying Compliances for Dismantler under EWM rules\n2016&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Dismantlers\nunder E-waste rules are obligated to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Comply with CPCB\u2019s direction relating to      facility layout and processing.<\/li><li>Obtain consent from the respective SPCB<\/li><li>Ensure eco-friendly handling of e-waste      within the premises or during its transportation<\/li><li>Ensure that the dismantling process does      not pose any risk to human-life and the environment<\/li><li>Ensure that the dismantled e-waste      undergoes apt segregation process and then mobilized to certified      recycling units<\/li><li>Ensure that non-recyclable items are sent      to certified disposal and treatment storage units.<\/li><li>Maintain a record of e-waste procured,      dismantled, and channelized to certified facilities in form 2<\/li><li>Cooperate with SPCB\u2019s officials to the      fullest during inspection of premises and records.<\/li><li>File annual return in form 3 with      respective <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/state-pollution-control-board-spcb-noc\"><strong>SPCB<\/strong><\/a> on or before 30th June following the FY to which that      return relates<\/li><li>Perform operation around dismantling only      (for other processes such as recovery or refining, dismantler would      require separate consent)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliances_for_Recycler_under_E-waste_Rules_2016\"><\/span>Compliances for Recycler under E-waste Rules 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Recyclers under E-waste\nrules are obligated to; <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Comply with CPCB\u2019s direction relating to\n     facility layout and processing.<\/li><li>Obtain consent from the respective SPCB<\/li><li>Ensure eco-friendly handling of e-waste\n     within the premises or during its transportation<\/li><li>Ensure that the recycling process does not\n     pose any risk to human life and the environment<\/li><li>Maintain a record of e-waste procured,\n     recycled, and channelized to certified facilities in form 2<\/li><li>Cooperate with SPCB\u2019s officials to the\n     fullest during inspection of premises and records.<\/li><li>File annual return in form 3 with\n     respective SPCB on or before 30th June following the FY to which that\n     return relates<\/li><li>Channelize residue generated during\n     recycling to certified treatment units for disposal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliances_for_collection_centres_under_E-waste_Rules\"><\/span>Compliances for collection centres under E-waste Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Collection\ncentres&nbsp;<em><strong>under E-waste\nrules are obligated to<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Accumulate e-waste on behalf of producer or\n     recycler or refurbisher or dismantler including those coming from orphaned\n     products;<\/li><li>Comply with norms rolled by the CPCB from\n     time to time.<\/li><li>Ensure that the collected e-waste is stored\n     safely and eco-friendly manner.<\/li><li>Ensure eco-friendly handling of e-waste\n     within the premises or during its transportation<\/li><li>Maintain a record of e-waste procured,\n     recycled, and channelized to certified facilities in form 2<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E-Waste_Annual_Returns_format_for_producer_or_refurbisher_or_recycler_or_dismantler\"><\/span>E-Waste Annual Returns format for producer or refurbisher\nor recycler or dismantler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Quantity in MT and numbers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Name &amp; address of the producer or refurbisher or recycler or dismantler<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 448px;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Name and contact detail of the person in-charge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 448px;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Net quantity of e-waste accumulated&nbsp; or mobilized to dismantler or recycler for processing during the year for every category of electronic category cited in Schedule I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 448px;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Particulars of the above<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61px;\">\n<p>Type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 245px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Quantity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 142px;\">\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Bulk consumers: Quantum of e-waste<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 245px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 142px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Bulk consumers: Quantum of e-waste<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 245px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 142px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Dismantler<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Quantum of e-waste processed (Code-wise)<\/li>\n<li>Details of components or material recouped and sold<\/li>\n<li>Quantum of e-waste routed to recycler<\/li>\n<li>Residual quantum of e-waste sent to storage, treatment, and disposal unit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 245px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 142px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Recycler<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Quantum of e-waste processed (Code-wise)<\/li>\n<li>Details of components or material recouped and sold<\/li>\n<li>Quantum of e-waste routed to recycler<\/li>\n<li>Residual quantum of e-waste sent to storage, treatment, and disposal unit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 61px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 245px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 142px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Name and address of the unit w.r.t to 3 (A)-3(D) above<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 448px;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>Types and quantum of materials subjected to segregation or recovering process&nbsp; from e-waste of different codes as applicable to 3 (A)-3(D)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>type<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 377px;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p>Quantity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 236px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 448px;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E-waste producers, recyclers, dismantlers under EWM rules are subjected to a long list of compliances. The margin of error here is quite low, and the chance of being penalized is considerably higher. Thus entities need to be more watchful while complying with such rules. It is advisable to seek professional help in the case where there is less clarity over any specific compliance. This way, you can bypass penalties and remain compliant as long as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/e-waste-dismantler-authorisation-how-to-get-it\/\">E-Waste Dismantler Authorisation: How to get it?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entities that fall under E-waste management rules, 2016, are obligated to ensure apt management of e-waste generated via their products to alleviate environmental hazards. Some common compliance under said rules for producers includes the procurement of waste generated via end-of-life products, apt mobilization of the same to the certified recyclers and dismantlers, proper mitigation of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":40420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[888],"tags":[2138],"acf":{"service_id":"491"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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